MY SHINING HOUR - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“My Shining Hour” was written by Harold Arlen (music) and Johnny Mercer (lyrics) in 1943. Originally written for the film *The Sky’s the Limit*, the song’s uplifting sentiment and optimistic tone quickly brought it into the jazz mainstream.

The first popular recording was by Glen Gray and His Casa Loma Orchestra, and it has since been recorded by many jazz vocalists and instrumentalists. The lyrics reflect hope and confidence in brighter times, while musically the song uses a flowing melody and harmonic progression that supports expressive solos and heartfelt phrasing.